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Timberframe - Soundproofing

  • 03-07-2008 9:12am
    #1
    Mike2006
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    Hi,

    Looking at building a 3500sqft Detached Timberframe house.

    The one concern that I have about going timberframe is the upstairs to downstairs soundproofing.

    What is the best way to soundproof a timberframe house on:

    1. Ground Floor Ceiling
    2. Upstairs internal walls.


    Thanks,

    Mike.


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  • #2
    RKQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭RKQ


    Floors - rubber strip on joist, ply with rumbber sheet and finished t&g flooring, 75mm thick Rockwool sound quilt, between joist, double slab ceiling joists.

    Walls - Rockwool quilt insulation between studs, double slab one side of stud wall.


  • #3
    Mike2006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Mike2006


    Ray,

    Thanks again.

    How effective is this from a soundproofing aspect, versus solid precast floor on a concrete build?

    Mike.


  • #4
    RKQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭RKQ


    Mike
    Its a great improvement on standard construction.
    Double slabbing is very good for sound.

    It wouldn't be quite as good as a conc. bunker!
    As usual there are advantages & disadvantages to both forms of construction.


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